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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1927
Page
3
Reuben Johnson returns from North Dakota and multiple local residents host and visit Sunday and weekend gatherings. threshing activity increases. Genevieve Freed visits Lincoln. various families, including Brown, Lindencranz, Isaacson, Larson, Bettis, Moe, and Poage, share meals and social hours. News notes include charivari crowds at the Larson home and a marriage in Gunnison.
Mr and Mrs Olaf Larson of near Courtland spent Monday at John Brandstroms. After living several years in town the Larsons have moved back to their farm.
Relatives and friends gathered Sunday to celebrate Mrs. Carl Hammer's birthday. Guests brought baskets and shared a hearty dinner. Attending were Lars Hammer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hammer, Richard Loring and family, and Reuben Johnson.
Names like Mrs Tom Poage Oscar Johnson Henry Van Natta and many others are listed visiting relatives and friends at Belleville Lincoln Mankato and nearby towns. Reports mention hog sickness not cholera and several fall festivals plus medical checks for Georgina Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. Archer Carlson entertained Thursday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. M. Brown Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Carlson and Mr. Addison Mr. and Mrs. A. Moe Mrs. Frank Hughes and baby of Grand Island Nebraska and Paul Moe of Glendale California.
Mr Maston of Munden is caring for chores at the John Poage home while Mr and Mrs Poage visit Aalpsnes at Lincoln Nebr for a few days. A visitor came Tuesday to the Bettis home to see A M Bettis and Mrs Bettis.
Walter Anderson drove a sand truck that collided with a Ford touring car driven by two women near Belleville. Both vehicles were damaged and occupants sustained only slight injuries.
Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson entertained guests Sunday evening including Otto Brandt and family, Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt and Bernice, Mr and Mrs Ed Roberts and daughters, and Signid Larson.
Mr Walt Billings and Henry Peterson attended Grand Lodge in Wichita at the start of the week. Peterson served as a delegate from the Odd Fellows lodge and Mrs Jensen represented the Rebeccas.
Mr and Mrs CG E Wyman of Morrowville spent Sunday with Dr E P Ahrens. Mrs Oberia Ryan accompanied the Wymans Saturday evening and had stopped in Morrowville on her way home from Kansas City.
The 88 Circle met Friday with Mrs Ella Burns as hostess. Seventeen members attended and Mrs Rodde of Concordia was a guest. The afternoon featured fancy work and social conversation followed by a dainty lunch.
Mrs. Carlson celebrates a birthday at the W. E Carlson home near Formosa with Mr. and Mrs. M. Brown Archer Carlson and family Mr. and Mrs. A Moe Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lindberg and Paul Moe Jr. joining the celebration.
Mr and Mrs Monroe Erickson and daughter Norma arrived at Chas Farrells Wednesday evening from Bird City for a short visit. They plan to travel to St Louis Missouri for a few months where Norma will undergo treatments.
About thirty members attended the Friday night gathering at Court Land lodge. Three candidates were initiated. The Scan dia drill team performed a routine and the ladies served a delicious inch to visitors, making the evening memorable.
Mr and Mrs W Westin hosted a small gathering Thursday with Mrs Rev Lundberg Mrs Chas Isaacson Mrs Westin Mrs Oliver Nelson Mrs John Brandstrom and Mrs Charley Holmstrom. Guests enjoyed conversation and a delightful lunch.
A jolly crowd gathered Sunday to celebrate Mrs Emmet Larson’s birthday with dinners and a day together. Attendees included Gust Nystrom and family, Joe Johnson, Harry Nelson, Charles and Victor Carlson, Lewis Wallin and families, Adelia Larson and family, Florence Holgerson, John and Charley Nondorf, Clare Nondorf and Josie Fullen. They traveled to Fairbury for an Old Fellows and Rebeccas monument unveiling, described as beautiful and impressive, with a dinner for visitors.
County residents from Scandia and nearby areas visited Belleville on Wednesday for business and to meet relatives. The group included Mr and Mrs G A Nystrom and family, Dewey Christie and family returning to a Concordia farm, and Mr and Mrs J C McGlashen with Mr and Mrs Hugh McGowan. Also Chas Beymer and daughter Helen connected with Lincoln while in town, and Thomas Way hosted a dinner for E E Sells of Pueblo with guests from Rydal and Scandia.
A report lists Wm West age over 80 living in Los Angeles with ties to Belleville and Rydal. He is father to Hobart West and Mrs. Cornett of Rydal and Mrs. Geo Doctor of this city. Relatives from Scandia and Sibley township visit E C Nichol home for supper.
W H Mc Clure of Republic Kansas advertises a new inductor adjuster for radios claiming greater power and clarity. The device is promoted for home listening and is available via phone 2108.
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